Norfolk farm awaiting critical results
US - There was an anxious wait last night for laboratory test results at a Norfolk rare breed farm.Pigs at the farm are being tested for foot-and-mouth disease. |
But there was little sign of temporary restrictions that have been imposed around Martin's Farm at Hindolveston last night .
The message from farmer Jason Peart was brief: “This is my livelihood, I can't jump the gun and make any comments.”
But Fredric Burrett, a neighbour from Hindolveston, praised Martin's Farm, saying it was a well-respected holding.
"I believe Mr Peart runs the farm together with his wife, Karen. They grow chickens, turkey and around 50 pigs and piglets - all rare breeds," he said.
"A lot of people buy their vegetables, fruit or meat products the farm shop outside their property. They are well-respected in the village."